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ch11 Flashcards

1
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a state of mental and physical tension

A

stress

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2
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____ is disrupted during stress

A

homeostasis

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3
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positive stress

A

eustress

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4
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negative stress

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distress

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5
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how our body responds to stress

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stress response (return to homeostasis)

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6
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controls the fight-or-flight response

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sympathetic branch of ANS

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7
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two systems that come into play during stress the physiological stress response

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nervous system, endocrine system

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8
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two branches of the autonomic nervous system

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sympathetic, parasympathetic

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9
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what does the endocrine system do during stress response

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controls hormone secretion to regulate body processes

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10
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stress hormones that are increased during stress

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catecholamines (epinephrine/norepinephrine AKA adrenaline) and cortisol

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11
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what is the fight-or-flight response doing

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preparing the body for action

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12
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what is the body’s ability to change/adapt to stress

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allostasis

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13
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what is the body’s limit for stress called

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allostatic load

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14
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subjective way to measure stress

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validated questionnaires

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15
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objective method to measuring stress

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HRV (heart rate variability), cortisol levels

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16
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negative impact of chronic stress

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lead to chronic health problems (reduced immune system, emotional disorders, hormonal imbalances, heart disease)

17
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four personality types

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type A, type B, type C, type D

18
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characteristics of type A personality

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impatient, competitive, aggressive, highly motivated, sometimes hostile

19
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characteristics of type B personality

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easygoing, non-aggressive, patient

20
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characteristics of type C personality

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confident, highly motivated, competitive, not hostile

21
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characteristics of type D personality

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negative, anxious, worried, socially inhibited

22
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perceptions and reactions to stressors can be influenced by _____

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past experiences

23
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stress management techniques

A

get adequate rest/sleep, exercise, mindfulness techniques, spiritual wellness, support network, avoid counterproductive behaviors, make agenda/lists

24
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mindfulness techniques

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diaphragmatic breathing, visualization, progressive relaxation

25
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what does diaphragmatic breathing do

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form of mindfulness, stimulates the parasympathetic response

26
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counteractive behaviors

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tobacco, alcohol, drugs, disordered eating

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